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RJ62 ERK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

173,963 mi
Last recorded173,963 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ62 ERK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 173,963 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight play in steering rack

Fail 18 Nov 2025 173,963 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Aug 2024 159,971 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Sep 2023 148,998 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Aug 2022 134,839 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 120,647 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 114,316 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 104,369 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2018 88,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 72,440 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 46,644 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 24,923 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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RJ62 ERK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 67,597 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ62 ERK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RJ62 ERK registered?

RJ62 ERK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is RJ62 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ62 ERK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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